Economic Trends

February 2019 Venture Capital Investment

"Today, venture capital plays an enormous role in creating and expanding innovative concepts from startups to commercialization. According to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), New ..."

February 2019 New Jersey’s Financial Crisis

"Pension Liability & Postemployment Benefit Obligation DEFICIT For 15 years, New Jersey revenues have fallen short, only covering 91.3% of total expenses. As a result, the Garden State has the ..."

February 2019 Keys to New Jersey’s Economy

"Two primary factors motivate the migration decisions of people age 18-34: where to continue their postsecondary education and where to begin their careers. As various NJBIA studies have noted, New ..."

October 2018 Recovering Our Manufacturing Output

"Despite experiencing a dip in overall economic output since the Great Recession, New Jersey’s manufacturing industry continues to be a dynamic contributor to the state’s economy, driving exports ..."

August 2018 Tax Increases Impact Competitiveness

"This year’s budget was solely about which taxes to raise. NJBIA opposed all the tax increases, and while they were scaled back from the original proposals, the increases are going to have a big ..."